Brazil started the game the better side and surprisingly saw more possession in the first half against their opponent. Moments before half time, Gabi Portilho very nearly gave Brazil a deserved lead, but she was denied by an outstanding save by USA goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.
Hayes' side required major improvements in the second half, most notably in passing accuracy, with just 55% at the halfway stage. They did exactly that as it took a little over ten minutes in the second half for the USA to break the deadlock.
Brazil legend Marta ended her international career with an Olympic silver medal. The USA looked comfortable for the remainder of the game as Brazil's need to get forward left spaces in behind for them to exploit.
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